Burray Village weather in January (Orkney Islands, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Burray Village in January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Burray Village typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 9°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 5°C.

Precipitation

Burray Village in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 24 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 33 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Burray Village. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Burray Village climate page with graphs.

 

Burray Village, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 81%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 33 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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